299. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of visitors to an OPW Heritage site (details supplied) for each of the years 2021-2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [67675/26]
Topics / Heritage Projects
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsHeritage Projects
32 questions from 21 TDs, between 5 February 2025 and 24 September 2026.
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| September 2026 | 3 |
| October 2026 | 0 |
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300. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of visitors projected to visit an OPW Heritage site (details supplied) in the next calendar year, 2027. [67676/26]
301. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation whether consideration would be given to the closure of OPW Heritage site (details supplied). [67677/26]
34. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to report on progress to retrofit traditional and historical buildings; if he expects that district heating will play a role; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38917/26]
65. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of the team within the Office of Public Works currently assigned to the Turoe Stone project; the roles and responsibilities of those involved; if a dedicated project lead or project manager has been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40432/26]
637. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the current and planned development works at the Martello Tower at Meelick, County Galway; the proposals to extend the existing public walkway to provide safe and direct access to the Martello Tower; the plans to provide an accessible viewing point of the River Shannon from the top of the tower; the current status of design drawing…
5. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if he is aware of the law adopted by the French National Assembly in April 2026 with regard to the repatriation of heritage objects taken as part of colonial plunder; if he plans to establish a similar framework for cultural heritage objects in this State; when the advisory committee on the restitution and repatriation of cultural he…
311. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for an update on the progress of the heritage park development, with plans to develop a traditional Norman village at the Knights and Conquests Centre in Granard, County Longford. [31129/26]
214. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the funding allocated to Cork County Council under the community monuments fund in 2024 and 2025; the projects approved in Cork during these years; when recipients of the 2026 fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16274/26]
261. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on the funding allocated to Cork County Council under the historic structures fund in 2024 and 2025; the projects approved in Cork during these years; when recipients of the 2026 fund will be announced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16275/26]
369. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage for an update on Ireland's engagement with the Year of the Normans; and the activities planned. [16084/26]
58. Deputy Paula Butterly asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the plans to conserve the high crosses at Monasterboice, County Louth, which are experiencing significant deterioration; if he will consider a preservation approach similar to that used in Kilfenora, including the possibility of relocating the crosses to the derelict church on-site with protective overhead covering to safeguard th…
560. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to outline any grants available to a person wishing to convert an old building into an interpretive museum, and if there are any grants available for preservation of old buildings if used to educate, or as a museum. [51508/25]
588. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport if a walk (details supplied) will be added to the National Trails Register, to ensure it stays maintained and open for generations to come. [48282/25]
604. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport the funding supports that exist for individuals or communities with plans to build, develop or establish a museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48180/25]
1285. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage to evaluate the success of National Heritage Week 2025 in county Clare; and if he will consider increasing funding for heritage initiatives across Ireland. [47028/25]
46. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the plans for the proposed new visitor centre development at Trim Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39714/25]
325. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the solicitors acting on behalf of the Office of Public works have completed the necessary legal and administrative steps to progress the relocation of the Turoe Stone. [32490/25]
18. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage his priorities for heritage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24802/25]
614. Deputy Micheál Carrigy asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development for an update on the expected commencement of the Granard Norman Motte Visitor Centre in Granard, County Longford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22722/25]
629. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the delivery of the Conservation Management Plan for Doneraile House and Court, Doneraile, County Cork and in particular the construction of an orangery at the house which would greatly enhance the historical authenticity and visitor experience at Doneraile; and if he will make a stat…
168. Deputy Joe Neville asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the steps his Department can take to support the Minister with responsibility for the OPW in facilitating the resolution of Castletown House, Celbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16236/25]
93. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the position regarding the establishment of initiatives that will protect our maritime cultural heritage, as committed to in the Programme for Government; his views on the reinstatement of the sun shelter on Dun Laoghaire’s east pier; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12492/25]
95. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the grant support available for the provision of expert conservation advice to private owners of vacant traditional houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12725/25]
98. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will report on the built heritage investment scheme for 2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12724/25]